Motion text
That this House notes that awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTs) is low despite an increase in diagnoses connected with long covid; highlights that PoTS is a nervous system abnormality mainly affecting women, where exercise, standing or sitting cause symptoms ranging from palpitations and shortness of breath to chest pain and fainting; further highlights that studies from the US have suggested that the condition impacts around 170 in every 100,000 people in the population; notes with concern that many doctors are still unaware of PoTS syndrome and the average diagnosis of PoTS from first presentation to diagnosis is seven years; draws attention to the fact that for 90% of patients a diagnosis followed by medically-guided lifestyle changes or medication can improve and manage symptoms; and therefore calls on the Government to increase support for people suffering from PoTS and to raise awareness around PoTS within the NHS.
Signatures (16)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
7 November 2023
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 November 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 November 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
8 November 2023
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 November 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 November 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
9 November 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
9 November 2023
Webbe, Claudia
Independent
Signed on
10 November 2023
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 November 2023
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 November 2023
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 November 2023
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 November 2023
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
20 November 2023
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
23 November 2023
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
29 November 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.